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Homework: Social Science
For this homework, imagine you are exploring the possibility of creating a program to address childhood obesity in your diverse community. You are seeking the support of potential funders and community stakeholders for the program and plan to present them with information that may help in their decision.
Read "Racial Disparities in Obesity Treatment Among Children and Adolescents."
Write a 175-word (½ page) needs statement that defines the problem, describes the implications of the problem, and identifies the gaps in your community for stakeholders and potential funders of a childhood obesity program.
Describe existing childhood obesity programs that may serve as an example for your community.
Clearly identify the gap or problem within a specific community.
Use data and comparative statistics to provide an overview and snapshot of the prevalence of childhood obesity across various racial and ethnic populations in the United States.
1) Describe socioeconomic factors that influence racial and ethnic differences in childhood obesity.
2) Describe biological and cultural factors associated with racial and ethnic differences in childhood obesity.
3) Note: It would be advantageous to reference and review "Chapter 7: What Needs Fixing? The Needs Statement" for ideas and inspiration in order to prepare your needs statement.
4) Ensure that your needs statement:
5) Uses language that is easily understandable by your target audience.